|
April 21, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 15
In the Capitol
4/22 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA (MIDC)/DIFS, 1:30 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
The Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 appropriations bill for LARA (MIDC);
The Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 appropriations bill for DIFS.
4/23 House Judiciary, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Informational presentation from the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
4/24 House Committee on Licensing & Regulatory Affairs and Insurance & Financial Services, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs;
Presentation by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Complete Committee Meeting List
Legislative Action Last Week:
Summary of legislative action on all bills that the State Bar or sections of the State Bar have taken positions.
HB 4045 (A Bill To Enact The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary as substitute H-1 on April 16.
SBM Position on HB 4045: Support.
SB 18 (Foster Care And Adoption Services Act, Conditions On The Use Of Certain Benefits For A Child In Foster Care) passed the Senate unanimously on April 17.
Children’s Law Section Position on SB 18: Support In Concept, Oppose As Drafted, Recommend Working With Sponsor To Amend Bill.
SB 111 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Elder And Vulnerable Adult Personal Protection Order) passed the Senate 19 to 18 on April 16.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 111: Support.
SB 112 (The Michigan Penal Code, Definition Of Racketeering) passed the Senate unanimously on April 16.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 112: Support.
SB 113 (The Michigan Penal Code, Embezzlement From Vulnerable Adults And The Estates Of Vulnerable Adults) passed the Senate unanimously on April 16.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 113: Support.
SB 114 (The Michigan Penal Code, Embezzlement From Vulnerable Adults And The Estates Of Vulnerable Adults) passed the Senate unanimously on April 16.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 114: Support.
SB 160 (A Bill To Enact The Uniform Premarital And Marital Agreements Act) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on April 17.
Family Law Section Position on SB 160: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on SB 160: Oppose.
Real Property Law Section Position on SB 160: Oppose with Recommended Amendments.
In the Hall of Justice
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2024-40: Proposed Amendments of MCJE Rules 2, 3, 3.3, 4, 4.1, 4.2, 7, and 9
The proposed amendments of Mich CJE R 2, 3, 3.3, 4, 4.1, 4.2, 7, and 9 would implement several suggested changes including: (1) updating the definition of a “judicial officer” to replace “retired” with “former” judge, (2) reducing the number of credit hours that must come from MJI offerings, (3) redefining how teaching credit hours may be earned, and (4) clarifying reporting responsibilities.
Issued: 4/17/25
Comment Period Expires: 5/1/25
ADM File No. 2025-03: Proposed Amendment of MCR 1.111
The proposed amendment of MCR 1.111 would prohibit reimbursement for interpreter services in criminal cases, update the definitions for “interpret,” “certified foreign language interpreter,” and “qualified foreign language interpreter,” and add a new definition for a “registered interpreter firm.”
Issued: 4/17/25
Comment Period Expires: 8/1/25
ADM File No. 2025-04: Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.613
The proposed amendment of MCR 3.613 would realign the rule with recent amendments of MCL 711.1 and MCL 711.3 regarding name change proceedings.
Issued: 4/17/25
Comment Period Expires: 8/1/25
ADM File No. 2023-10: Proposed Amendment of MCR 6.008
The proposed amendment of MCR 6.008 would incorporate the People v Cramer, 511 Mich 896 (2023) holding by clarifying that circuit courts can remand misdemeanor charges to the district court following the dismissal of all felony charges that were bound over.
Issued: 4/17/25
Comment Period Expires: 8/1/25
APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2025-01: Assignment of Judges to the Court of Claims and Appointment of Chief Judge
Issued: 4/17/25
Effective: 5/2/25
ADOPTION OF LOCAL COURT RULES
ADM File No. 2025-10: Adoption of LCR 2.518 for the 19th Circuit Court and 85th District Court (Manistee County)
Issued: 4/17/25
Effective: 6/1/25
NEWS
Supreme Court Releases May Oral Argument Schedule
At the Bar
NEWS
April 25 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at its April 25 meeting. The public policy agenda can be reviewed online. Members of the State Bar are invited to submit comments to the Board of Commissioners on any of the items on the agenda. All comments received before the meeting will be shared with the Board.
U.S. Eastern District Proposed Amendments to Local Rules
At their meeting on April 7, 2025, the Judges of the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan approved for publication and comment amendments to local rules.
Tell Us What You Think About Our Website
How can our website better serve you?
April On Balance Podcast looks at AI in the legal profession
With the explosion of artificial intelligence, it can be difficult for attorneys to know what technology they can trust and how to use AI to their advantage.
State Bar of Michigan to host virtual Lawyer Trust Account Webinar
Michigan attorneys have the opportunity to learn more about how to ethically manage lawyer trust accounts in Michigan through this half-day virtual seminar.
Vacancies — U.S. Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Applications for nomination for three federal positions are now being accepted.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
MCL Search Engines
|